A recent study published in PLOS Biology reveals that over 8,000 of the world's most-cited scientists have experienced at least one retraction in their academic career. Lead researcher John Ioannidis emphasizes the need to analyze retractions comprehensively to gauge their impact across various scientific fields. The research indicates that retracted papers tend to have more self-citations and higher co-authorship, suggesting a pattern in how influential works may face scrutiny. The study utilizes robust databases to highlight the significance of understanding retractions in relation to scientific misconduct.
The study found that 4% of the most highly cited researchers had at least one retraction in their career, indicating a notable correlation between citation impact and retraction.
Understanding retractions provides a 'bird's eye view' of influential researchers, as not all retractions indicate misconduct, says lead investigator John Ioannidis.
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